Jesus quotes the prophet Daniel about the Son of Man coming on the skies of heaven.
The episode begins with Hans Lindelöw introducing Jesus's eschatological speech on the Mount of Olives from Matthew 24. He defines eschatology as concerning the 'outer things,' referencing Apostle John's letter. Lindelöw notes that Jesus quotes the prophet Daniel on two key occasions: the abomination of desolation and the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven. He references Daniel chapters 7, 8, 9, and 11. Lindelöw describes Jesus leaving the temple and predicting its destruction. He recounts Jesus's trial before the high priest, where Jesus identifies as the Messiah and references the Son of Man. Lindelöw then shifts to Jeremiah, though Jesus does not quote him directly. He compares Jesus's fig tree parable in Matthew 24:32-35 to Jeremiah's vision of an almond branch in Jeremiah 1:11. Lindelöw explains that both passages emphasize God's word being fulfilled. He connects Jesus's statement that heaven and earth will pass away but his words will not to Jeremiah 31:33-36, which discusses Israel's punishment. Lindelöw reflects on the Tree of Knowledge in Eden and human exploration of existence. He returns to Matthew 24, noting it starts at the temple and moves to the Mount of Olives. The disciples ask about the sign of Jesus's coming and the end of the age. Jesus speaks of birth pains and culminates with a quote from Daniel about the abomination of desolation. Lindelöw details Daniel's references to the sanctuary and daily sacrifice being attacked. He observes that Jesus does not focus on the temple or daily sacrifice but on attacks against himself and his followers. Lindelöw cites Matthew 24:9-14 about persecution and the gospel being preached worldwide. He mentions Antiochus Epiphanes as a partial fulfillment of Daniel's prophecy. Lindelöw suggests that entities like the papacy have attempted to take the sanctuary's place. He emphasizes the need for vigilance, as Jesus urges. The episode ends with a quote from Mark 13:34-37 about watching for the master's return.
